{eye candy} a grand entrance

Washed wood and a delicate chandelier are the perfect combination to make an entryway romantic and elegant, yet casual...

(via interiores)

grand {magical} entrance

It is said that "you can't judge a book by its cover" but I ask can you judge a home by it's grand entrance? All I know is that this magical Moroccan inspired entry definitely has me wanting to cross the threshold.

(via luxe interiors and design)

a warming glow

It is yet again a very chilly morning and I just cant seem to warm up no matter how many layers I wear or how high I crank the heat, which is probably why I am drawn to the warming glow in these lovely spaces.


(scanned from interior portraits and french home)

soft glow of spring

Spring is almost here--the snow is melting and daffodils are now for sale in the store! I am honestly not quite ready for the ski season to be over but am very much looking forward to longer days which means rooms bathed in soft warm light...

(via amanda nisbet and interiors magazine)

home tour {my kind of modern}

My personal design aesthetic does not tend to be on the modern end of the spectrum but I do love the recently completed project of Jessica Helgerson. This home of a young family in Portland is warm, clean, full of creative touches and preserves many of the traditional architectural elements.

I have never seen a mirrored mural before and love the way it looks in this front hall--especially on the ceiling.

It is furnished in classic, modern and contemporary styles adding a warmth to the design.

This subtle wallpaper creates the perfect backdrop for a soothing bedroom retreat.

And I always love Jessica's kitchens and dining rooms and the ones in this home are no exception! What fun light fixtures she choose.

Hope you love this house as much as I do! You can see more of this home right here.